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Elegant sunburst lichen

Xanthoria elegans

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Elegant sunburst lichen, orange and white lichen on a brown sandstone.

Habitat:

Desert

Reference Links:

Xanthoria elegans

Species ID Suggestions

elegant sunburst lichen

Xanthoria elegans

Reference Link
arlanda
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Comments (6)
LuisStevens
Thank you Arlanda for the ID and the link.
arlanda
Beautiful lichen, Luis. It could be "elegant sunburst lichen" Xanthoria elegans
Mark Ridgway
Amazing Luis. It looks like the lichens are in cavities. Did you sign your name for next year?

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